jayd2s8

I'm not sure what it was but this morning when I took off it had a pretty hard shift into second gear also the car has been leaking some gear oil on the cat can that be the cause?
03 s8

silverd2

The gear oil leaking has nothing to do with shifting...hard or otherwise. You need to change the seal on the output shaft flange...very common problem...just gear oil from the center differential

audipages A8 Transmission Seal Replacement

The hard shift is an internal trans problem or maybe the TCM...I would only worry about it if it continues to do so....run a VagCom scan and/or check ATF level.

AutohausAZ-Mike

I agree with Silver. The is one of the most common parts to be replaced for that particular issue.

Here is a link to our site if you need to purchase the rear output seal:
AutohausAZ - Output seal

Disclaimer: Make sure to check the year and model of the vehicle before placing the order.

jayd2s8

Thanks a lot guys for the help